MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 6, 2019
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael Lawson, Linda Escobedo, Jane Hotchkiss, Terri Ackerman, Susan Bates
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL TO ORDER
Enter into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing employee contracts (Town Manager), the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated April 23 from R. Nislick, and to review draft executive session...
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing employee contracts (Town Manager), the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated April 23 from R. Nislick, and to review draft executive session minutes, and doing so in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the positions of the Town on the stated matters. The Clerk called for a roll-call vote: Michael Lawson Aye Linda Escobedo Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Terri Ackerman Aye Susan Bates Aye The Chair declared the motion passed 5-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing employee contracts (Town Manager), the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated April 23 from R. Nislick, and to review draft executive session minutes, and doing so in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the positions of the Town on the stated matters. The Clerk called for a roll-call vote: Michael Lawson Aye Linda Escobedo Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Terri Ackerman Aye Susan Bates Aye The Chair declared the motion passed 5-0..”
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board VOTED: To approve the consent agenda. Ms. Ackerman and Ms. Bates abstained from approving the Minutes for 4/1 and 4/8.
The minutes say only “the Board VOTED” and that Ms. Ackerman and Ms. Bates abstained from approving the April 1 and April 8 minutes (one item of the consent agenda). Showing the result only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board VOTED: To approve the consent agenda. Ms. Ackerman and Ms. Bates abstained from approving the Minutes for 4/1 and 4/8..”
REVIEW AND APPROVE WHITE POND ASSOCIATES GIFT AGREEMENT
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the donation agreement for the White Pond parcels as drafted by Town Counsel Anderson & Krieger on behalf of the Town with input from the White Pond Association
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign the donation agreement for the White Pond parcels as drafted by Town Counsel Anderson & Krieger on behalf of the Town with input from the White Pond Association.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign the donation agreement for the White Pond parcels as drafted by Town Counsel Anderson & Krieger on behalf of the Town with input from the White Pond Association..”
Authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letters of support for Concord's affordable housing articles to Senator Barrett and Representative Gouveia
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letters of support for Concord's affordable housing articles to Senator Barrett and Representative Gouveia.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letters of support for Concord's affordable housing articles to Senator Barrett and Representative Gouveia..”
DISCUSS AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
Approve the Concord Middle School Building Committee charge as revised
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To approve the Concord Middle School Building Committee charge as revised.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To approve the Concord Middle School Building Committee charge as revised..”
Appoint Susan Bates to the Concord Middle School Building Committee
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To appoint Susan Bates to the Concord Middle School Building Committee.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To appoint Susan Bates to the Concord Middle School Building Committee..”
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the HOME Sub-recipient Agreement, Contract #M1908
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign the HOME Sub-recipient Agreement, Contract #M1908
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign the HOME Sub-recipient Agreement, Contract #M1908.”
MISCELLANEOUS/CORRESPONDENCE
Authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter of support to the Board of Building Regulations and Standards re: Net Zero Stretch Code
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter of support to the Board of Building Regulations and Standards re: Net Zero Stretch Code.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter of support to the Board of Building Regulations and Standards re: Net Zero Stretch Code..”
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Eugene Chang of 3 Concord Greene #6 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2020; Amy Kaiser of 294 Commonwealth Avenue to the West Concord...
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To appoint Eugene Chang of 3 Concord Greene #6 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2020; Amy Kaiser of 294 Commonwealth Avenue to the West Concord Advisory Committee as full member to fill an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2021; Susan Mlodozeniec of 392 Border Road to the West Concord Advisory Committee as full member for term to expire May 31, 2022
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To appoint Eugene Chang of 3 Concord Greene #6 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2020; Amy Kaiser of 294 Commonwealth Avenue to the West Concord Advisory Committee as full member to fill an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2021; Susan Mlodozeniec of 392 Border Road to the West Concord Advisory Committee as full member for term to expire May 31, 2022.”
COMMITTEE REAPPOINTMENTS
Reappoint Lucy Rosborough of 56 Elm Street and Judy Terry of 368 College Road to the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2022; Michael Lawson of 1695 Lowell Road to the...
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To reappoint Lucy Rosborough of 56 Elm Street and Judy Terry of 368 College Road to the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2022; Michael Lawson of 1695 Lowell Road to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2020
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To reappoint Lucy Rosborough of 56 Elm Street and Judy Terry of 368 College Road to the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2022; Michael Lawson of 1695 Lowell Road to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2020.”
ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Mary Barrett as Town Accountant for a term to expire May 31, 2020
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To appoint Mary Barrett as Town Accountant for a term to expire May 31, 2020
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To appoint Mary Barrett as Town Accountant for a term to expire May 31, 2020.”
Confirm Town Manager reappointments of Janet Miller of 1647 Main Street to the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Jerry Frenkil of 132 Jennie Dugan Road...
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To confirm Town Manager reappointments of Janet Miller of 1647 Main Street to the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Jerry Frenkil of 132 Jennie Dugan Road to the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Greg Higgins of 228 Park Lane to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2022
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To confirm Town Manager reappointments of Janet Miller of 1647 Main Street to the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Jerry Frenkil of 132 Jennie Dugan Road to the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Greg Higgins of 228 Park Lane to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2022.”
Confirm Town Manager administrative appointments of Gabrielle White as Inspector of Animals for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Patricia Clifford as Assistant Town Clerk for a term to expire May...
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To confirm Town Manager administrative appointments of Gabrielle White as Inspector of Animals for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Patricia Clifford as Assistant Town Clerk for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Kaari Tari as Town Clerk for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Kerry Lafleur as Town Treasurer/Town Collector for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Kerry Lafleur as Finance Director for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Cheryl Robertson as Deputy Town Treasurer/Deputy Town Collector for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Mina Makarious, Anderson & Krieger LLP as Town Counsel for a term to expire May 31, 2020
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To confirm Town Manager administrative appointments of Gabrielle White as Inspector of Animals for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Patricia Clifford as Assistant Town Clerk for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Kaari Tari as Town Clerk for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Kerry Lafleur as Town Treasurer/Town Collector for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Kerry Lafleur as Finance Director for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Cheryl Robertson as Deputy Town Treasurer/Deputy Town Collector for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Mina Makarious, Anderson & Krieger LLP as Town Counsel for a term to expire May 31, 2020.”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn the meeting for the evening.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn the meeting for the evening..”
From the Concord Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Concord Bridge — Wendy Rovelli and Cameron McKennitt (Celeste Katz Marston, April 2024), Paul Boehm and Mary Hartman (January 2025), Dean Banfield (courtesy photo, March 2026). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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